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China's Crackdown on Human Rights
Freedom Week
China is one of the worst censors of news and free expression in the world, jailing more journalists and dissidents than any other country.
As Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with President Barack Obama this week, the Newseum draws attention to China's intolerance of free expression and religious liberty.
The banners on the front of the Newseum call on China to respect human rights and freedom of expression. The banner messages were created by Chinese human rights activists.
In the panels to the right, the Newseum spotlights 30 journalists and dissidents who are now jailed for daring to challenge the Chinese government. Journalists accused of "leaking state secrets" and "spreading false rumors" are subjected to secret trials, forced confessions and imprisonment. President Xi has placed new restrictions on social media, further reducing opportunities to share news and ideas.
Show your support for free expression in China on social media using #FreedomWeek.
This exhibit was produced in cooperation with:
* Amnesty International USA
* China Aid
* Freedom House
* Human Rights in China
* Human Rights Watch
* Initiatives for China
* International Campaign for Tibet
* Reporters Without Borders
* Uyghur Human Rights Project
Exhibit Designer: Tyler Jordan
Graphic Design: Susan Cook |